2. The University System of Georgia If you are planning on attending a 4-year college in Georgia, the University System of Georgia has a core curriculum that must be met in order to gain acceptance. If you do not meet the core requirements there are other routes you can take to ultimately achieve your goal. Let’s look at the first scenario: First – if you are planning to attend a 4-year research institution like KSU, GSU, GT, UGA – you must meet the minimum requirements to apply: An acceptable GPA (which varies from school to school) in the following areas: 4 units of English 4 units of Math 4 units of Science 3 units of Social Studies 2 units of the same foreign language And of course, you have to have a good ACT or SAT score (see additional slides)

3. What are the alternatives? If you do not meet the requirements for a 4-year research institution, begin researching state and two- year colleges that you may attend. At the end of two years – and having met the requirements to transfer, you can look into attending almost ANY 4-year institution you want! Georgia Perimeter,for example, has a guaranteed transfer admission program for students who desire to transfer to several 4-year schools.

4. Ask yourself: 1. What career (s) am I interested in? 2. What experience and/or additional education is required to work in this field? 3. Do I have the prerequisites I need to move in to this career from high school? How can I get there from here… How do you know if a research institution is right for you?

5. Here are some fast facts you should know There are deadline dates to apply to colleges (check them) Technical schools offer certificates that can be completed in 8 months to two years (HOPE grants pay for tech school!!) that can send you into the workplace making $$$$$ You may attend a tech school, earn a certificate in a specialized field AND transfer to a four year college…

6. KSU Admissions High School Classes Math- 4 years Science- 4 years of natural science Social Studies- 3 years English- 4 years Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language) Academic grade point average minimum of 2.5 as calculated by KSU, Using only the Required High School Curriculum Courses. GPA is calculated using a 4 point scale. AP are not weighted differently. ACT- avg. 20 Math- 19 English- 20 SAT 950 Math 460 Verbal 490

7. Popular Majors At KSU Nursing Biology Early Childhood Education Psychology Marketing Business

8. Georgia State High School Classes Math- 4 years Science- 4 years Social Studies- 3 years English- 4 years Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language)

9. Georgia State Admissions Georgia State calculates admissibility through consideration of two factors: a student’s grade point average (GPA) in the College Prep Curriculum high school courses and official SAT and/or ACT scores. Click on link to see 2012 Freshmen Matrix for Admissions http://www.gsu.edu/admissions/freshmen_requireme nts.html http://www.gsu.edu/admissions/freshmen_requireme nts.html

10. West Georgia 17 Carnegie Units should be completed by students graduating high school in 2012 or later. High School Classes Math- 4 years Science- 4 years Social Studies- 3 years English- 4 years Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language)

11. West Georgia SAT ACT 430 Critical Reading17 English 410 Math 17 Math Minimum requirements Students must have a minimum Freshman Index of 2120. Freshman Index Formula: SAT : Freshman Index = (500 x Academic High School GPA) + (Critical Reading SAT + Math SAT) ACT: Freshman Index = (500 x Academic High School GPA) + (ACT Composite x 42) + 88

12. Valdosta 2012-2013 undergrad pop=10,262 Average Undergraduate class size: Freshmen/Sophomore level: 28 Junior/Senior level: 18 SAT 1007 Avg. GPA of Freshmen- 3.13

13. Top 10 Most popular majors at VSU Biology Nursing Psychology Criminal Justice Exercise Physiology Mass Media Communication Disorders Business Administration Sociology Chemistry

14. Georgia College The middle 50% of admitted students for Fall 2012 had SAT total scores ranging from 1100 to 1240 (CR + M subscores only), and high school grade point averages ranging from 3.21 to 3.74

15. Chattahoochee Tech Programs Business- Accounting, Business Administrative Technology, Management and Supervisory Development, Marketing, Management and Sports and Recreation Management. Technical- Automotive Technology and Collision, Diesel, Commercial Truck Driving and Power sports, Air Conditioning Technology, Electronics, Environmental Horticulture and Welding.

16. Health- Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, & Surgical Technology EMT to Paramedic program starting in 2013 Computer Science & Engineering- Computer Information Systems, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Home Technology Integration, Drafting, Electronics, Industrial Electronics and Industrial Systems Technology

17. Personal & Public Service- Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Early Childhood Care and Education, EMT, Fire Science, Interiors, Paramedic, TV Production and Visual Communications.

18. GA Highlands GPA Requirements College Prep- 2.0 SAT/ACT not required unless applying to Nursing & Dental Hygiene Possible Associate Degrees- Communication, Social Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Business Admin, Medical Career Programs- Nursing, Dental Hygiene & Human Services

19. Auburn GPA Range- avg. 3.78 Foreign language recommended Out of state- $42, 292 ACT Range Composite 24-30 SAT Range Math 570-680 Reading 550-680

20. University of Alabama GPA- Avg. 3.45 Out-of-state: $36,667 Alabama offers discounted tuition if students achieves high SAT/ACT scores

21. South Carolina Avg. SAT- 1187 Admissions weight Honors & AP classes when determining GPA Out of state- $40,973